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Leneave Family History

Leneave Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of French Lenève: relationship name from regional le nève ‘the nephew’ (see Neve).

This surname was brought to the US from England.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Leneave family from?

You can see how Leneave families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Leneave family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Leneave families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Leneave family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Leneave's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Leneave families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Leneave surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Leneave ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Leneave. 60% of Leneave men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Leneave women worked as a Seamstress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Leneave family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 816 census records available for the last name Leneave. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Leneave census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 27 immigration records available for the last name Leneave. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 244 military records available for the last name Leneave. For the veterans among your Leneave ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Leneave lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Leneave life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Leneave in 1952 was 42, and 58 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Leneave ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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